Asst/Assoc/Professor, Dept of Otolaryngology, ENT - Lubbock

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Mother-friendly workplace

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center's Department of Otolaryngology in Lubbock seeks a qualified physician to join our growing team. The clinic delivers comprehensive surgical and clinical ENT care across multiple locations, including tonsillectomies, thyroid procedures, and cochlear implantation, with a resident education focus.

Applicants must hold MD or DO, be completing or have completed an ACGME Otolaryngology residency, and be board eligible or board-eligible by start date.

Qualifications

• MD/DO required.
• Completion of, or in the process of completing, an ACGME accredited Otolaryngology Residency.
• Board Eligible, or Board Eligible prior to start date, in Otolaryngology.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient exams and testing, diagnosing and treating conditions of the head and neck.
• Provide comprehensive medical and surgical care for conditions ranging from ear infections to congenital abnormalities.
• Prescribe therapy, medications and lifestyle management plans.
• Conduct procedures including ear tube placement, deviated septum repair and removal of tumors.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care to patients.
• Participate in the education of medical students and residents.

Skills

MD/DO

Otolaryngology Residency

Board Eligible

Education

MD/DO

Job description

Position Description

Welcome to the Department of Otolaryngology at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, located in the vibrant city of Lubbock—the “Hub City” of West Texas. As the region’s center for healthcare, education, and economic activity, Lubbock offers an exceptional environment for medical training and patient care. Home to institutions such as Texas Tech University, Lubbock Christian University, South Plains College, and Wayland Baptist University, the city welcomes more than 52,000 college students each year. With its low cost of living, short commutes, and abundant dining, recreation, and cultural offerings Lubbock provides an excellent quality of life for learners, faculty, and patients alike.

Welcome to the Department of Otolaryngology at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, located in the vibrant city of Lubbock—the “Hub City” of West Texas. As the region’s center for healthcare, education, and economic activity, Lubbock offers an exceptional environment for medical training and patient care. Home to institutions such as Texas Tech University, Lubbock Christian University, South Plains College, and Wayland Baptist University, the city welcomes more than 52,000 college students each year. With its low cost of living, short commutes, and abundant dining, recreation, and cultural offerings Lubbock provides an excellent quality of life for learners, faculty, and patients alike.

Through Texas Tech Physicians, more than 360,000 patient visits occur annually, with our ENT Clinic alone serving over 13,000 patients each year. Our department provides the full spectrum of surgical and clinical otolaryngology services, from tonsillectomies and cleft-palate repair to head and neck cancer surgery, facial reconstruction, cochlear implantation, and thyroid procedures. Our skilled surgical team are active clinicians, researchers, and educators committed to advancing the field. With a growing faculty, a residency program established in 2016, and multiple clinic locations, our department remains dedicated to expanding access to outstanding patient care for West Texas and beyond.

Major/Essential Functions

• Perform patient exams and testing, diagnosing and treating conditions of the head and neck.
• Provide comprehensive medical and surgical care for conditions ranging from ear infections to congenital abnormalities.
• Prescribe therapy, medications and lifestyle management plans.
• Conduct procedures including ear tube placement, deviated septum repair and removal of tumors.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care to patients.
• Participate in the education of medical students and residents.

Required Qualifications

• MD/DO or equivalent.
• Completion of, or in the process of completing, an ACGME accredited Otolaryngology Residency.
• Board Eligible, or Board Eligible prior to start date, in Otolaryngology.

Required Attachments

Resume / CV

Optional Attachments

Professional/Personal Reference

Benefits

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state-of-the art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.